Browns Bay, Auckland

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1552 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1552 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mairangi Bay

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1553 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Auckland yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1553 days ago

FREE boxes - for moving or storage

Bronwyn from Torbay - Long Bay

Hi, I'm moving into the area from Saturday 5th September. As I unpack I'm going to have heaps of boxes I won't need and won't have space for. Anyone needing boxes please contact me and I'll happily pass them along!

Free

1555 days ago

Big travel specials offered for post-lockdown escapes

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

If you've got cabin fever, here are six easy trips you can look forward to once recreational intra-regional in and out of Auckland resumes. Click here to find out more.

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1553 days ago

Re-opening on Monday

Red Cross Shop Browns Bay

Hi neighbors!
We are happy to inform you that our shop Red Cross Browns Bay will open the doors for customers again from Monday 31 August!
Please visit us to see our specials, gift ideas and much much more.
Our address is 3 Inverness Rd, Browns Bay, opening hours 10-4:30 every day except Sunday.

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1557 days ago

Do you want the private use of fireworks to continue?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Politicians have again decided not to grapple with the future sale and use of fireworks. No change. Do you agree? Read the story below:

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1554 days ago

There are roughly zones by Robert Frost

David from Waiake

This remarkable poem by Robert Frost has a powerful message for thinking folk who value wisdom in this time of the lockdown. If you are interested in learning printmaking for beginners you can contact me through Neighbourly.
vimeo.com...

1553 days ago

Auckland Museum’s Ancient Greek exhibition postponed by Covid-19

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The launch of an Ancient Greece exhibition at Auckland Museum has been postponed until mid-2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes is a world-renowned collection from the Ancient Greek world, and is the largest selection of ancient artefacts ever loaned … View more
The launch of an Ancient Greece exhibition at Auckland Museum has been postponed until mid-2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes is a world-renowned collection from the Ancient Greek world, and is the largest selection of ancient artefacts ever loaned by the British Museum to New Zealand.

But challenges in bringing international exhibitions to Aotearoa during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have prompted the rescheduling of Ancient Greeks, which was due to open last month.

Auckland Museum chief executive Dr David Gaimster said the virus has had a major impact on touring exhibitions across the globe and here in Aotearoa.

“We continue to explore other exhibition offerings and their viability and remain committed to the importance of international special exhibitions in bringing the world to Auckland,’ he said.

“We continue to work with international partners on an exciting range of exhibitions for our domestic audiences and look forward to announcing these as soon as they are confirmed.”

The exhibition showcases a wide range of treasures and stories and includes a selection of iconic sculptures from the ‘Mausoleum at Halikarnassos’, one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

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1553 days ago

beautiful solid oak blanket chest

Andrew from Northcross

A solid well made piece of eye catching oak furniture with removable top shelf.. ideal for storing duvets , pillows and blankets.

Price: $200

1554 days ago

MPI issues recall for peaches

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 … View more
The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a recall for two varieties of yellow flesh peaches due to the possible presence of Salmonella enteritidis.

What you need to know:

Primor Produce Ltd and Turners and Growers fresh Ltd yellow flesh peaches sold between 10 July to 25 August 2020 should not be consumed due to the presence of the bacteria.

ALL yellow flesh peaches imported from the United States should not be consumed if purchased between 10 July to 25 August.

The products are sold in New World, Pak'n Save, Gilmours and Four Square stores across the North Island.

To learn more about the recall see the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1554 days ago

Extending inside living to outside

The Louvre Company

Hi Neighbours,

We provide motorised roof louvres, from start to finish. A motorised roof louvre is a roof that can open and close, has an integrated gutter system and is operable via remote control. We also do fixed louvres and operable louvres.

Pay 50% deposit and get 10% off quoted price. … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We provide motorised roof louvres, from start to finish. A motorised roof louvre is a roof that can open and close, has an integrated gutter system and is operable via remote control. We also do fixed louvres and operable louvres.

Pay 50% deposit and get 10% off quoted price. Covid recovery extension until15th September 2020. NZ made and Designed.

info@thelouvrecompany.co.nz
0800 852 669 (TLD NOW)
Visit us online

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1554 days ago

New reporter for the North Shore

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, my name is Caroline and I'm going to be covering news on the North Shore temporarily while our other reporter works on another project.

A bit about me: I moved to Auckland from Palmerston North in 2018 to cover news for the Rodney Times. I've been on Stuff's breaking … View more
Hi neighbours, my name is Caroline and I'm going to be covering news on the North Shore temporarily while our other reporter works on another project.

A bit about me: I moved to Auckland from Palmerston North in 2018 to cover news for the Rodney Times. I've been on Stuff's breaking news team since early 2019. I live in Albany and will split my time between Stuff's Ponsonby and Takapuna offices. I enjoy writing about crime, social issues and anything funny, weird or wacky.

If there is anything you think Stuff should be reporting on or investigating, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to message me via Neighbourly, Facebook (link below) or flick me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

1554 days ago

Recipe: Fragrant Chicken Salad

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fragrant Chicken Salad, prepared with social distancing - Pan seared Chicken breast strips, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Spring Onions, Mint, Coriander topped with a Chilli, Garlic & Lemon juice dressing.

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1554 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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